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Health forecasting
The Met Office has been involved in health forecasting for more than ten years. We combine skill in forecasting with knowledge about how health conditions are affected by weather.
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Health forecasting is about:
- identifying who is at risk;
- finding out when and where they are at risk;
- using this information to trigger preventative care to help keep people well.
Our services
UV forecast
identifies the strength of the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun at a particular place on a particular day, allowing you to take the necessary precautions to help reduce the impact of UV on your health.
COPD forecast alert service
Healthy Outlook® helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, stay well throughout the year.
Pollen forecast
Forecasts are available on the weather map and provide people with vital information to help reduce the impact of pollen on their health.
Heat health watch
designed to help you and the health care industry manage through periods of extreme temperature. They act as an early warning system so you can prepare and reduce the effects of extreme weather conditions on you and your patient's health.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Making a positive difference to your mental health
Cold health alerts
designed to help you and the health care industry manage through periods of extreme temperature. They act as an early warning system so you can prepare and reduce the effects of extreme weather conditions on you and your patient's health.
